1. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III …

2. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Biblical Studies From The Book Of Hebrews I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X

3. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Jesus is Priest like Melchizedek vv. 11-28 The law has changed vv. 11-14 If Mosaic Law could perfect man, the priesthood wouldn’t have changed from Aaron to Melchizedek The Law couldn’t perfect 7:18-19 Rom 8:3 Gal 3:21 Since the priesthood has changed, the law has necessarily changed also Concluding His Priesthood 7:1-28 Lesson 4 – The Superior Spokesman

4. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Jesus is Priest like Melchizedek vv. 11-28 The law has changed vv. 11-14 v. 14 is a powerful argument re: Biblical authority The “One of whom we speak” = Jesus v. 13 He belonged to another tribe (Judah), from which no one ever served at the altar Concluding His Priesthood 7:1-28 Lesson 4 – The Superior Spokesman

5. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Jesus is Priest like Melchizedek vv. 11-28 The law has changed vv. 11-14 v. 14 is a powerful argument re: Biblical authority Moses “said nothing” about men from Judah serving as priests under the Law Therefore, God’s silence is AUTHORITATIVE…it is prohibitive, not permissive Concluding His Priesthood 7:1-28 Lesson 4 – The Superior Spokesman

6. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Jesus is Priest like Melchizedek vv. 11-28 His Priesthood is more enduring vv. 15-25 Not a priest by “legal requirement, bodily descent” but by “power of indestructible life” v. 16 Therefore, the “old commandment” is set aside in favor of the “better hope” vv. 18-19 Witnessed by an oath vv. 20-21 Concluding His Priesthood 7:1-28 Lesson 4 – The Superior Spokesman

7. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Jesus is Priest like Melchizedek vv. 11-28 His Priesthood is more enduring vv. 15-25 He is “guarantor” of a better covenant v. 22 He alone is sufficient as Priest because He endures forever vv. 23-24 cp. 1:10-12 13:8 He (unlike the Law) is “able to save” because He is always interceding for us v. 25 Concluding His Priesthood 7:1-28 Lesson 4 – The Superior Spokesman

8. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Jesus is Priest like Melchizedek vv. 11-28 As Priest, He is perfect vv. 26-28 He is “holy” [set apart to God; sanctified] He is “innocent” [undefiled; blameless; w/o guilt] He is “unstained” [having no sin] He is “separated from sinners” [not among them] Concluding His Priesthood 7:1-28 Lesson 4 – The Superior Spokesman

9. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Jesus is Priest like Melchizedek vv. 11-28 As Priest, He is perfect vv. 26-28 He is “exalted above the heavens” [rewarded] He officiated re: sacrifices only once compared to Aaronic priests He was appointed by an “oath” versus “law” Concluding His Priesthood 7:1-28 Lesson 4 – The Superior Spokesman

10. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III The close of the first section 1:1 – 7:28 Christ is superior in all aspects He is Divine 1:1 – 2:4 He defeated Satan through His humanity 2:5-18 He is superior to Moses 3:1-6 He is superior to Aaron 4:14 – 7:28 Concluding His Priesthood 7:1-28 Lesson 4 – The Superior Spokesman

11. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III The close of the first section 1:1 – 7:28 “The point” the author has been trying to make 8:1 Since He is superior, His covenant is also superior [the author’s next discussion through 10:19 ] Concluding His Priesthood 7:1-28 Lesson 4 – The Superior Spokesman

12. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III The Realm Of Our High Priest: HEAVEN vv. 1-5 The Covenant Of Our High Priest: BETTER vv. 6-13 Lesson 5 – The Superior Covenant A Brief Outline Of 8:1-13

13. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III The “point” the author has been trying to make…Jesus is exalted as High Priest v. 1a He is now seated at God’s right hand v. 1b cp. 1:3-4 The Scripture portrays the importance of Jesus being at God’s right hand Lesson 5 – The Superior Covenant A More Excellent Ministry 8:1-13

14. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III The Scripture portrays the importance of Jesus being at God’s right hand 5 times in this book Heb 1:3, 13 8:1 10:12 12:2 Preached by Peter Acts 2:30-36 Witnessed by Stephen Acts 7:55 Written by Paul Eph 1:20-23 Assured to the end Heb 10:11-14 Lesson 5 – The Superior Covenant A More Excellent Ministry 8:1-13

15. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Jesus is also “minister” of the holy places… built by God, not man vv. 2-4 cp. 9:23-24 This “Minister” (High Priest) deals with the sins of men by offering sacrifices v. 3 He had something to offer…Himself cp. 7:27 He could not serve as Priest on earth v. 4 Lesson 5 – The Superior Covenant A More Excellent Ministry 8:1-13

16. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III The earthly realm of Aaronic priests was inferior v. 5 Yes, it was true to the “pattern” cp. Ex 25:40 But, it was only a “shadow of the true” Therefore, the Mosaic covenant is inferior to the gospel cp. Heb 10:1 Col 2:17 Lesson 5 – The Superior Covenant A More Excellent Ministry 8:1-13

17. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Christ serves in the superior realm (heaven), not the inferior realm (earth) v. 6 He has a “more excellent ministry” He mediates a “better covenant” cp. 1 Tim 2:5 Moses mediated the 1 st covenant cp. Gal 3:19 This covenant is enacted on “better promises” Lesson 5 – The Superior Covenant A More Excellent Ministry 8:1-13

18. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Thus, for there to be a 2nd covenant, the 1st covenant had to be “faulty” v. 7 As proof, Jeremiah is quoted Jer 31:31-34 The Mosaic covenant was good cp. Rom 7:12 The Mosaic covenant was also “weak” or “useless” in that it couldn’t bring man permanent fellowship with God cp. Heb 7:18-19 Lesson 5 – The Superior Covenant A More Excellent Ministry 8:1-13

19. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Thus, for there to be a 2nd covenant, the 1st covenant had to be “faulty” v. 7 As proof, Jeremiah is quoted Jer 31:31-34 The Mosaic covenant wasn’t inherently faulty The fault was in fact “with them” (the people) … not “with it” (the covenant) Heb. 8:8-9 Lesson 5 – The Superior Covenant A More Excellent Ministry 8:1-13

20. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Thus, for there to be a 2nd covenant, the 1st covenant had to be “faulty” v. 7 As proof, Jeremiah is quoted Jer 31:31-34 The covenants are not the same Heb 8:9 The gospel is not a “warmed over repetition” The gospel is not a “continuation” of the Law Lesson 5 – The Superior Covenant A More Excellent Ministry 8:1-13

21. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III The gospel is shown to be superior to the Law in 3 substantive ways vv. 10-12 Ê It is recorded better v. 10 cp. 2 Cor 3:2-3 On hearts, not tablets of stone It was easier to “internalize” Lesson 5 – The Superior Covenant A More Excellent Ministry 8:1-13

22. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III The gospel is shown to be superior to the Law in 3 substantive ways vv. 10-12 Ë It involves people already taught v. 11 2nd covenant adherents are more enlightened cp. Mt 28:20 Jn 6:45 Compare to 1st covenant adherents Lev 12:3 Josh 4:6-7, 20-24 Lesson 5 – The Superior Covenant A More Excellent Ministry 8:1-13

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